Bill to legalize mixed martial arts advances in NY
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- The fight to legalize mixed martial arts in New York - the last state to prohibit cage matches with small gloves - has resumed with a state Senate committee advancing legislation....

NY farming economy grew 22 percent in five-year period
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- Agriculture contributed an estimated $37.6 billion to New York's economy by 2012, an increase of more than 22 percent over the previous five years, but the number of farms declined slightly, according to the state comptroller....